SharePrice:
$
Sound Bites
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About Sound Bites
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This Ball Square breakfast joint serves fresh strawberry pancakes and airy omelets daily until 3pm. Lunch offerings are served beginning at 11am and reveal the management's Middle Eastern/health food roots. Items include falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. The rest of the lunch menu consists of standard club sandwiches and salads.
04/04/08
Breakfast done right.
by missdiogenes at Citysearch
Yes there is a line. Yes Yasser is abrupt. And yes, you won't find too many better breakfast joints around. The omlettes are fluffy, filled with flavorful fresh ingredients and not sitting in a pool of butter/grease. The fruit plate is the best around - papaya and mango anyone? The pancakes are puffy, not dense rocks and served -go figure- hot! The menu is filled with plenty of selections that are both unusual and familiar, making it tough to make a choice. There is a nice use of spice here that is sorely lacking in a lot of breakfast places and the homefries... well you might call them crackfries. You WILL get a craving for them. Yes Yasser is caustic and abrasive, but at least he has a personality and is honest about who he is and his business. Let's face it folks... it's breakfast. Turn and burn. If you are looking for a leisurely time, go have brunch somewhere. Having been in the business for years, breakfast is expected to be quick and painless, which this is. It's a huge bonus that the food is so good. Sidenote: Do I want to go to a restaurant next door that offers the same menu? No. I support the guy that has the creativity to open and operate a business and build loyal clientelle. Copying a menu is not building a business, it is a sign of laziness and lack of originality. I know many people who would give their left arm to open a restaurant and cook food near and dear to their heart. I'll go to that guy.
- Pros: Fantastic food
- Cons: Parking
03/31/08
Best Margaritas, food, service
by KH797 at Citysearch
I've been going to Sound Bites with a group of friends for the last few years. We have always been welcomed and treated as warmly as a new face walking through the door. The owner is very polite and really makes sure customers leave happy. There can be a long wait but I heard that they are opening for breakfast full time. I'm really looking forward to it! The tvs also make it a great bar to sit down at and enjoy the game. Definitely a place to put on your local hang out list!
- Pros: Food, service, TVs, menu, price, drinks
- Cons: Parking
03/03/08
This Place doesn't just bite, it stinks!!!!
by DrewRugger9 at Citysearch
First let's start off with the long wait, getting fake smiles from the staff, and then the rushed service (if you even want to call it service). Food is bland and nothing really wows your taste buds especially for the price and the indigestion you get stemming from the constant badgering from the manager to eat your food and leave immediately. That guy is so rude that I've even seen him tell customers to put their coffees from Truegrounds (really good coffee shop just across the street) on the floor while ridiculing them for offending him by not buying his watered down and flavorless coffee. Not the type of establishment that I have promised myself not to continue to do business. Instead, take a few steps and go over to Ball Square Cafe where there is rarely a wait and isn't stuffy, cold (the door in Soundbites constantly brings in cold air), rude, and where you are NOT given poor service. You will actually be able to enjoy your meal at a great price nor get overcharged like the owner from Soundbites did to my girlfriend and I one day. Everything is great from the corned beef hash (loads of corned beef and onions- not too many potatoes) to the omelettes (try the steak and cheese, its to die for!) and even brunch/lunch items like their burgers are juicy and HUGE! The service is amazing and even though the owner, Mike, is a chatterbox he is genuine and very welcoming. Comforting food at a great price- can't beat it but if I can tell you in all honesty- DO NOT EAT AT SOUNDBITES: SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO TO BALL SQUARE CAFE INSTEAD!
- Pros: NOTHING
- Cons: Everything- go to BALL SQUARE CAFE instead.
The Details on Sound Bites
When to Go:
On weekends, get there early to avoid the brunch crunch.
The Extras:
Free delivery is offered weekdays from 9am-2pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
